Post by The Sandmen on Aug 13, 2012 13:14:07 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Barnett is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett checks it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Nog's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Nog loses balance and goes to the mat.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Josh Barnett with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Barnett steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Barnett's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Josh Barnett sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Big Nog slips out of Barnett's hooks.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Big Nog.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles a bit before breaking Barnett's attemp of grappling
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Big Nog struggles and protects himself.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Big Nog is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Big Nog blocks that kick with his leg.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Big Nog launches a furious low kick!
Barnett receives a hard blow on his right leg!
0:23 Round 3 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Barnett to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Barnett lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
That Anaconda choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that Anaconda choke...
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Barnett didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Anaconda choke) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
A neat little ju-jitsu war. Barnett could use some stamina I guess. Maybe some sub. D? I donno man. I just donno. He lost, okay? He fucking lost, and you have to live with it. Not me. Jezzz.
Josh Barnett is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett checks it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Nog's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Nog loses balance and goes to the mat.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Josh Barnett with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Barnett steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Barnett's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Josh Barnett sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Big Nog slips out of Barnett's hooks.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Big Nog.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles a bit before breaking Barnett's attemp of grappling
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Big Nog struggles and protects himself.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Big Nog is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Big Nog blocks that kick with his leg.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Big Nog launches a furious low kick!
Barnett receives a hard blow on his right leg!
0:23 Round 3 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Barnett to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Barnett lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
That Anaconda choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that Anaconda choke...
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Barnett didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Anaconda choke) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
A neat little ju-jitsu war. Barnett could use some stamina I guess. Maybe some sub. D? I donno man. I just donno. He lost, okay? He fucking lost, and you have to live with it. Not me. Jezzz.